The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-14

Mr.. Felix Bauer, of the popular
irm of Bauer & We'll, who had been
IN business trip to New York, ar.
lived home on Friday last, looking
zone the worsted by his trip. He
brought with him the largest stock OF
merchandise that has been in this town
or the past rs years.
--CH1LD's suits at Bauer & Wells
1t sl.75 each, jacket and pants.
The contract to make the adai-
ion and repairs to the school house
vas awarded by the Sisters of Provi.
lence to Mr.. J. j. Peterman. The
work will be begun at once and in all
probability completed by the 18th OF
October. When finished the building
will be 2oxso feet, with gallery on
10Th sides and ends.
NorIcE.-The business houses OF
lie Hebrews of Alexandria are ordered
'losed on Monday, the 10Th of Octo-
,er, New Year, and Wednesday, the
18th Of October, (Day of Atonement.)
By order of:
MOSES RosENTHAL,
President Hebrew Benevolent Assn.
Two Arabians, Jos. and Charles
Havetb, visited Alexandria on Satur-
lay last, begging aims. They were
rom Syria, and claimed to have been
hipwrecked on Sunday Island, when
hey lost two boxes of goods valued
1t $3.50. They were big, heavy set
elbows, and ought be made to go to
work wherever they stop.
THERE is an inclination on the
'art of one or two property owners in
Alexandria, now that the boom has
truck us, to raise rent on their houses.
This is entirely wrong, and more SO
It this particular time. We must re-
member that We are just starting, after
stand-still of many years, and step
ike this is unwise. Better wait lit
lie while, at least.
WITHOUT doubt our merchants
will have on sale this season the lar.
rest stock of merchandise that has
'een in this town for the past twenty
'ears. Their stores are all "chock-
nll," and they have more goods on
he way. The thing for them to dc
low is to advertise and sell theil
goods ehe2p. inducements of this
Kind will regain our lost trade, and
hat is what we want more than any.
hing else. Yes, let our merchants
advertise and sell cheap.
SINCE the advent Of cotton bag.
Dts in our midst there has been quite g
Ga the streets, each other,
he buyers and merchants, trying to
outbid each other. The result has
proven that the prices paid are much
higher than those of New Orleans
As high as 81 was paid for cotton on
he streets Saturday, and third street
merchant was the purchaser. This is
good for our planters hereabouts, in
fact for all who wish to bring Their
cotton from the adjoining parishes to
sell it in Alexandria. They canno,
get better prices anywhere than right
here, nor goods as cheap. Therefore,
we tell them all to come to Alexan
lria with their cotton.
We are pleased to see that the
efforts of the ladies of Alexandria, il
establishing a Public Library, have
not been in vain-for they have tina
institution now fairly organized ane
under way. They have secured nict
room on the I'd floor of the Osborn no
tel as their headquarters. Contribu
tons III the shape of books or none,
will be received. In behalf of thi!
move Mr.. Robt. P. Hunter has kindly
consented to deliver a lecture at th'
Courthouse on Friday, Sept. 23d. A
small admission fee will be charged
The ladies who have moved in thi
matter deserve not only praise bu
and encouragement.
-DREss Goods, worsteds, at 6 cts
a yard, fully worth 10. Results o
close buying and large purchases
Bauer & We'll.
-MEssRs. John A. Williams ant
L. V. Marye arrived here from New
Orleans on Saturday, where they hat
been to confer with interested parties
with view of starting a Nationa
Bank, with a capital of $4,000 il
Alexandria, the same to commence
operations between the LIST and l5tl
Of October. The gentlemen give u
every assurance that the said enter
prise will be started without doubt
As to Mr.. Jeffries being President, I
doubt yet exists, for the reason tina
he has not as yet telegraphed his vii
lingness to act in that capacity. Il
the event that he should refuse, tn
appointment will be offered one of on